When Love Becomes a Cage by Nora

Chapter 162

Chapter 162



The next day, bright and early, Eliana showed up at the hospital with an elderly lady in tow. Unsure if Marilyn would recognize me, Eliana planned to have me wait outside just in case. Finally getting through the long line, Eliana came back fuming with the registration slip in hand. "Can you believe this? A scalper sold a specialist's appointment for a grand?"

"If I knew this was such a cash cow, I'd bring a lawn chair and camp out here daily."

Listening to her rant, I couldn't help but feel a knot of anxiety in my stomach.

If my dad's situation was indeed tied to Garfield, then wouldn't Marilyn recognize me too?

Eventually, we decided I'd wait in the hallway while Eliana checked if there was anything off about Marilyn.

Eliana's appointment wasn't until noon, and it was a good while before she and the elderly lady reappeared.

"How did it go?"

Eliana steadied the elderly lady, signaling me to step aside.

"The lady is alright, regular medication and rest should do her good."

people I saw

She's warm to everyone, regardless of their financial

me a meaningful look, and I

chances of their crimes being linked back to them were slim. Besides their illnesses,

these individuals must've sought treatment far and wide, making it impossible to link their crimes directly

Marilyn was known for her equal treatment and compassion. If I were in dire straits, I'd probably go out of my way for someone who cared for my

to leave, someone

off to a surgery,

voice rang out. As I turned, the woman paused, a

immediately as

to

wanted to follow, her glance

"Ouch~"

cart almost tipped over, and I, along with a few bystanders, rushed

bowed repeatedly, "I'm

was

posture bent, not helped by the ugly scars, possibly burn marks, on

came over, "Emory, are you alright? We've

need

care of the

off the concern, apologizing again and even helping me brush off my now dirty